What makes a genius?
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This document discusses what distinguishes genius from mere intelligence. It presents theories that creativity is a necessary attribute for genius, as intelligence alone is not sufficient. The document also notes secrets of creative geniuses, including that they enjoy self-teaching, have interests that span arts and sciences, persist despite skepticism, and even have poor ideas at times. In summary, creativity, not just intelligence, is key to genius according to experts, and geniuses exhibit traits like self-learning, wide-ranging interests, and perseverance against criticism or rejection.
What makes a genius?
- 1. What makes a Genius?
- 3. Robert and Michele Root-Bernstein “Creative breadth is an important but understudied component of genius."
- 4. What really is intelligence? An IQ score? Computational ability? Being able to talk your way out of a speeding ticket? Knowing how to handle crisis effectively? Arguing a convincing case before a jury?
- 5. Triarchic Theory of Intelligence. Dr Robert Sternberg Intelligence Practical Ability Creativity Analytical Ability (IQ)
- 6. Dr Rex Jung Creativity Not all possess it Geniuses require it “Not all creative people are geniuses, creativity is a necessary attribute in order to reach genius status”
- 7. ” “Give creativity the "street cred" it deserves as the defining feature that separates mere intelligence from utter genius. ANDREA KUSZEWSKI
- 8. Secrets From The Brains Of 13 Creative Geniuses Creative people like to teach themselves rather than be taught by others.
- 9. Secrets From The Brains Of 13 Creative Geniuses Many creative people love both the arts and the sciences.
- 10. Secrets From The Brains Of 13 Creative Geniuses Creative people persist against skepticism and rejection
- 11. Secrets From The Brains Of 13 Creative Geniuses Creative geniuses have crappy ideas too